India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red alert' for the Konkan region, including Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Palghar districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rain in Mumbai on Monday, leading to the closure of schools across the city as waterlogging affects several areas. The BMC has urged residents to stay indoors and exercise caution amid the downpour.

Forecasts predict heavy showers today, with a red alert in place Borivali, Thane, Kalyan, Mulund, Powai, Santa Cruz and others areas in Mumbai.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that reports of Mumbai schools and colleges being closed on August 20 due to heavy rainfall

The IMD warns of heavy rains in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Odisha, with alerts impacting Mumbai and surrounding areas. More rain is expected.

An employee who refused to come to office during heavy rainfall in Mumbai — giving a no-nonsense response to her manager — has gone viral online for her spunk.

Private offices and establishments have been requested to instruct their employees to work from home, depending on the nature of their work.